1. Liver (Gallbladder):The liver opens to the eyes; individuals with poor liver and gallbladder health often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. The health of the liver and gallbladder is reflected in the nails; when the liver and gallbladder are healthy, the immune system is strong, and the nails are … Read more
Liver:The liver opens to the eyes; individuals with poor liver and gallbladder function often experience dry, gritty, and dull eyes, with many even “rapidly blinking”. The health of the liver and gallbladder is reflected in the nails; when the liver and gallbladder are healthy, the immune system is strong, and the nails tend to be … Read more
Article Overview: The importance of the five organs and six bowels is frequently mentioned in TCM health practices. So, what do the five organs and six bowels refer to? What are the five organs? What are the six bowels? Let’s take a look at the introduction below. What are the Five Organs and Six Bowels? … Read more
1. The “Liver General” Fears Blockage “The liver wood generates and grows, just like trees.” According to TCM theory, the liver is the general organ, characterized by its role in regulating and dispersing. It thrives in a state of smooth flow and dislikes stagnation. Only when the liver is unrestrained can the body achieve a … Read more
The “Su Wen: On the Distinction of the Five Zang” states: “The five zang store essence and qi without leaking.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five zang organs refer to the liver (Gan), heart (Xin), spleen (Pi), lungs (Fei), and kidneys (Shen), with their primary function being the storage of essence and qi. (1) … Read more
May the profound principles of Qi Huang be passed down, igniting the seeds of life and health. The Five Zang organs refer to the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen), which have the functions of transformation and storage. Their physiological characteristics include storing essence (jing) and qi without leaking, being … Read more
The ‘Natural Enemies’ of the Five Organs (Part One) Dr. Ma Hongling, Deputy Chief Physician, TCM Department The heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys are the five most important organs in the human body. If they are harmed, it will affect our overall health. 1.Heart: Afraid of Fatigue and Salty Foods The heart governs blood … Read more
The Five Organs refer to the heart (xin), liver (gan), spleen (pi), lungs (fei), and kidneys (shen). They have the functions of transformation and storage, characterized by the retention of essence (jing), qi, blood, body fluids (jinye), and spirit (shen) without leakage, being full but not solid. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us! Five Spiritual Organs In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In TCM culture, the Five Organs refer to the Heart (Xin), Liver (Gan), Spleen (Pi), Lungs (Fei), and Kidneys (Shen) These five internal organs of the human body The main physiological functions of the Five Organs are to transform and … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the skin, flesh, tendons, bones, and vessels are referred to as the “Five Bodies”. They are structurally inseparable and functionally interdependent, much like a building constructed layer by layer to form our body. At the same time, the “Five Bodies” correspond to different organs: the lungs govern the skin, the … Read more